Smashing Patty Melts Sauce (Printable Version)
Juicy beef, caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, and rye blended in a golden, savory sandwich.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 cups thinly sliced onions
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
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680 grams lean ground beef
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1 tablespoon ketchup
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Worcestershire sauce, to taste
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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8 slices rye bread
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225 grams Swiss cheese, sliced
# Steps To Follow:
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions, season with kosher salt and black pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 25 minutes until the onions are golden and soft. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine lean ground beef, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just incorporated. Divide and form the mixture into 4 patties slightly larger than the bread slices.
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Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Transfer the patties to a plate and set aside.
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Wipe the skillet clean and melt the remaining unsalted butter over medium heat. Place 4 slices of rye bread on a clean surface. Top each with one cooked patty, a portion of caramelized onions, and 2 slices of Swiss cheese. Cover each with a second slice of bread.
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Place assembled sandwiches in the skillet. Grill for 2 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is crisp and the cheese has melted.
# Notes and Tips:
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For optimal caramelized onions, cook them slowly and avoid high heat to prevent burning.